JOE JOYCE has opened the door to an all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua.
the juggernaut is now the leading contender to take on unified WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
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The 37-year-old delivered a hellish left hook to take out Joseph Parker on Saturday in the 11th round to secure the intermediate title from the WBO.
Joshua was in talks with WBC champ Tyson Fury about a December scrap, but the… Gypsy King Says It’s Out Now After His Rival Missed His Monday Deadline to sign the contract.
Fury will now defend against the German Mahmoud Charrwhile Usyk is taking time off and isn’t expected to return to the ring until next year.
Joyce expects Usyk to be his next opponent, but he also has his eyes set on several other big fights, including a clash with his longtime sparring partner AJ.
He told air sports“Why not? That’s a huge fight, a huge stadium fight on British soil or maybe in Saudi Arabia – I don’t know, that’s how it seems these days when money talks.
“It’s a business and it’s entertainment.
“[Dillian Whyte] would be a great fight. It could be a snail feast. There are many ways I can fight him.
“I’ve always wanted to be in this position and now I’m here. I still don’t feel like I’m where I want to be. I think I have a few more levels and more gears to go.
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“I’m just excited to finally get the recognition I deserve.”
Joyce, who is now 15-0, added: “I just want to be safe as a world champion, heavyweight champion and then I can either go for more titles or be in bigger fights.
“She [Fury and Joshua] you just have to hurry up and just get started.
“Enough of them, I will fight anyone, I will fight anyone in the top five and I’m ready and ready to take the toughest test.”